as in classic
something (as a work of art) that is a great achievement and often its creator's greatest achievement
Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are often considered to be his masterpieces
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The one-of-a-kind masterpiece is the most expensive residential listing in Davis, 15 miles west of the capital city.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
The effort warded off a 37-point, 17-rebound masterpiece by Patrick Ewing.
1997: FLORIDA MARLINS def.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
As it’s written in ‘Boris Godunov’ — [Russian playwright Alexander] Pushkin’s and [composer Modest] Mussorgsky’s masterpieces.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 May 2025
This modern masterpiece combines harmonies and texts, offering a meditation on life, loss and hope.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
The effort warded off a 37-point, 17-rebound masterpiece by Patrick Ewing.
1997: FLORIDA MARLINS def.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
As it’s written in ‘Boris Godunov’ — [Russian playwright Alexander] Pushkin’s and [composer Modest] Mussorgsky’s masterpieces.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 May 2025
This modern masterpiece combines harmonies and texts, offering a meditation on life, loss and hope.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpiece
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Clearly inspired by the Italian neorealist classic Bicycle Thieves, Lucky Lu follows a Chinese migrant (played by the excellent Chang Chen, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) whose delivery bike does indeed get stolen towards the start of the film.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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The Fresh Prince of Bel Air alum shared throwback photos on Instagram May 23 from her time making the 1999 cult classic.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The key difference being Fielder actually finished his masterwork.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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The Directors’ Fortnight People’s Choice Award was launched in 2023 in partnership with the Chantal Akerman Foundation, honoring the late Belgian auteur whose work frequently premiered in the section — including her feminist masterwork Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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“Masterpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpiece. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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